Finding the Third Proportional to 88,738 and 193,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,738 and 193,027 is: 419,881.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,738 : 193,027 = 193,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,738/193,027 = 193,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,738x = 193,027 × 193,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,738x = 37,259,422,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,259,422,729/88,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,881.25
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